Steel Structures

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is seeking to procure Steel Structures. GRU is soliciting vendors for the manufacturing and delivery of new steel structures per the Scope of Work/Technical Specifications. GRU would like to enter into a 3 year contract with the awarded vendor.

This specification covers the requirements to manufacture and deliver new steel structures.

• The workmanship, design, and material shall be of the highest quality and free of defects.
• The vendor shall be solely responsible for design, detailing, fabrication and labor necessary to furnish and deliver to GRU of the structures in accordance with this specification.

The major items to be furnished as part of this specification are listed below with a reference to the detail drawing for each. The below referenced specifications will also be applicable to this project.

| QTY | Description | Drawing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | 230kV Low Switch Support | PKSTLDTL1 |
| 5 | 230kV High Bus Support | PKSTLDTL2 |
| 1 | 230kV CCVT Support | PKSTLDTL3 |
| 3 | 138kV High Bus Support | PKSTLDTL4 |
| 2 | 138kV 45° Low Bus Support | PKSTLDTL5 |
| 1 | 138kV Low Bus Support | PKSTLDTL6 |
| 1 | 230kV Low Bus Support (3 Phase) | PKSTLDTL7 |
| 11 | 230kV Low Bus Support (1 Phase) | PKSTLDTL8 |
| 1 | 15kV Tertiary Structure | PKSTLDTL9 |
| 5 | Lightning Mast | PKSTLDTL10 |
| 2 | Ground Mats | PKSTLDTL11 |

Referenced Specifications

• 33 72 00 TND – Substation Steel Structures
• 33 71 16.23 TND – Tubular Steel Structures

It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to expeditiously furnish drawings initially, and by resubmitting as needed, to decide and agree on all details. All manufacturers' drawings shall be in AutoCAD version 2024 or earlier.

All risk of loss including damage during shipment shall remain with the supplier until equipment is received, inspected, and signed for by GRU personnel. The Supplier shall be responsible for delivery of equipment F.O.B. Parker Substation, 12301 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32618.

Bids shall be submitted online on the OpenGov website prior to the closing date and time. **Bids shall be submitted via the GRU e-Procurement Portal** at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/GRU. Responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties.

BID BOND REQUIRED: No

The *Respondent's Certification Form* must be submitted with the Response. The *Pricing Response Form* should be used to submit pricing information, providing a price for all items listed on the form, unless noted otherwise.

Award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible Respondent with the best lead time.

The term of this Contract shall commence on the January 1, 2027 and terminate on December 31, 2029. Upon mutual agreement between Parties, this contract may be renewed for one (1) two-year renewal additional years.

All Responses must remain valid for sixty (60) calendar days from the Solicitation due date. Intent to Award: December 4, 2026.